Between the visitations and Co-Chairing the Social Justice and International Policy Committee for the General Convention (We have had 6 Zoom Meetings), we had family that graduated. My goddaughter (mi hijada, since she is like the daughter I never had) graduated from the Dental School at the University of Southern California. She will return to New Mexico as a dentist to work with indigenous communities and communities of color.
Dr. Alejandra De La Cruz
My Best friend for 40 years and triple compadre. NM State Representative Arthur De La Cruz. (For those who don't know the meaning of compadre, godfather). Triple? Art and Annette are Jude's Godparents, they were the Best Man and Woman at our wedding and we are Alejandra's Godparents.
Alejandra's fiance Danny Argueta. He is an outstanding MMA fighter with the UFC. Our glamour shot. Guess who will officiate at their wedding next year?
Alejandra's brother Reyes (on the left) and his husband Ricky. Reyes is an Attorney with the National Labs and Ricky is an accountant with the University of New Mexico.
My comadre. The Honorable Annette Chavez Y De La Cruz. Annette serves as the Vice Chair of the Central NM Community College. It is the largest in the state, and she was recently elected to her second term. Alejandra's Mom (in her retirement from being a Community College Vice President) works at the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande.
